Filaments
61 materials tracked. Non-matching materials dim but stay visible.
What do you need?
Category
General use: PLA, PETG, PHA · Engineering: ABS, ASA, Nylon, PC · Flexible: TPU, TPE
Ease of printing
Properties
ABSNeeds enclosure
Moderate
functionalheat-resistantimpact-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Budget
Needs enclosure · warp-prone · excellent post-processing · acetone smoothable
ASANeeds enclosure
Moderate
outdoorUV-resistantheat-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Budget–Mid
UV and weather resistant · near-ABS mechanical properties · outdoor applications
BVOHAny printer
Challenging
support-materialdissolvable
Price: Mid
Dissolves 2× faster than PVA · compatible with broader material range
HIPSNeeds enclosure
Moderate
support-materialfunctional
Needs enclosure
Price: Budget
Limonene-soluble · functional material in own right · easy to sand/paint
PA12 (Nylon 12)Needs enclosure
Challenging
functionalgearssnap-fits
Needs enclosure
Price: Mid
Low moisture absorption vs PA6 · self-lubricating · good fatigue resistance
PAHT-CFEngineering printer
Challenging
functionalhigh-strengthstiff-rigid
Needs enclosureAbrasive nozzleFiber reinforced
Price: Premium
High-temp PA CF composite · excellent for elevated-temp functional parts
PCAdvanced printer
Challenging
functionalimpact-resistantheat-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Mid
Very high impact resistance · excellent heat resistance · needs 80°C+ bed
PEBAAny printer
Challenging
flexiblewearablegaskets
Direct drive
Price: Mid–Premium
Best flex resistance at low temperature · preferred for sports/outdoor applications
PEEKHigh-temp printer
Expert
industrialheat-resistantchemical-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Specialist
Extreme temp and chemical resistance · requires 400°C+ nozzle and heated chamber
PEI (ULTEM)High-temp printer
Expert
industrialheat-resistantchemical-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Specialist
Aerospace-grade · requires all-metal hotend and heated chamber 90°C+
PEKKHigh-temp printer
Expert
industrialheat-resistantchemical-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Specialist
Easier than PEEK · semi-amorphous at 60/40 ratio · good layer bonding
PETGAny printer
Easy
functionalwater-resistantfood-packaging
Price: Budget
Excellent layer adhesion · water and impact resistant · easy to print
PHAAny printer
Easy
biodegradableeco-friendly
Price: Mid
Fully biodegradable · properties similar to PLA-flex · marine-degradable
PLAAny printer
Easy
prototypingdisplayeducational
Price: Budget
Brittle at low temperatures · very widely supported · biodegradable
PPSpecial hardware
Challenging
chemical-resistantfood-safeliving-hinges
Price: Budget–Mid
Hydrophobic · chemical-resistant · food-safe base · tricky bed adhesion
PPSEngineering printer
Expert
industrialheat-resistantchemical-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Premium
Exceptional chemical resistance · must anneal at 130°C for full crystallinity
PSU/PPSUHigh-temp printer
Expert
industrialheat-resistantchemical-resistant
Needs enclosure
Price: Specialist
Highest HDT after PEEK/PEI · excellent impact resistance · aerospace/medical qualified
PVAAny printer
Challenging
support-materialdissolvable
Price: Mid
Water-soluble support for PLA/PETG/TPU · keep extremely dry
PVBNeeds enclosure
Challenging
smoothable-IPAdisplaycasting
Price: Mid
IPA smoothing gives excellent optical quality · great for transparent/clear parts
PVOHAny printer
Challenging
support-materialdissolvable
Price: Mid
Water-soluble support · similar to PVA · hygroscopic — keep sealed
TPCNeeds enclosure
Challenging
flexiblewearablegaskets
Direct drive
Price: Mid–Premium
Thermoplastic copolyester · heat and chemical resistant · partially bio-based
TPEAny printer
Challenging
flexiblewearablegaskets
Direct drive
Price: Mid
Very soft · similar to soft rubber · high elongation · sensitive to print speed
TPU 87AAny printer
Challenging
flexiblewearablegaskets
Direct drive
Price: Mid
Softer than 95A · highly elastic · excellent grip properties · direct drive recommended